Bradley Bielski, Ph.D., was named interim dean and chief administrative officer for the Kent State University’s Columbiana County campuses in Salem and East Liverpool, effective Aug. 6. He continues serving as the dean and CAO of the Kent State Tuscarawas Campus, located in New Philadelphia, and now leads the academic, academic support, enrollment, fund-raising and business aspects of the three campuses.

Kent State University at East Liverpool held its annual nursing pinning ceremony May 15, during which 36 students were recognized for receiving degrees through the associate degree in nursing (ADN) program.

Commencement ceremonies were held May 17 for the Kent State Columbiana County campuses for Summer 2021, Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 graduates earning associate and baccalaureate degrees.

Just as most of us are looking forward to being outside following a long winter, the Spring-Summer 2022 issue of Kent State Magazine helps readers better appreciate our green spaces and outdoor wonders. The focus of this issue is on global warming and the climate change crisis.

Step one foot onto the Kent State Salem Campus and evidence of Chris Carlson is everywhere.

The retired tenured professor of horticulture dedicated his life and harnessed his passion to create beautiful outdoor spaces on the Salem Campus over a career that spanned nearly 30 years.